Baxter International controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2024
Hurricane Helene IV-fluid supply disruption
Flooding at Baxter's Marion, North Carolina, plant interrupted production at a facility responsible for a large share of US IV-fluid supply, creating shortages and forcing hospitals to ration or conserve fluids.
2010
Colleague infusion-pump recall
The FDA ordered a recall of Baxter's Colleague infusion pumps following numerous prior recalls and reported deaths associated with the devices.
2008
Heparin contamination
Heparin products linked to Baxter were associated by the FDA with deaths and severe allergic reactions. Investigators identified a contaminated raw material in the supply chain, after which Baxter initiated a recall and suspended production.
2001
Althane dialysis disaster
More than 50 sudden deaths among kidney-failure patients in several countries were associated with Baxter's Althane hemodialysis equipment.
1996
Settlement involving HIV-contaminated haemophilia products
Baxter entered a major settlement concerning haemophilia patients, including Japanese patients, who contracted HIV after using contaminated blood-clotting concentrates.
1993
Anti-boycott law violation
Baxter pleaded guilty to a felony related to US anti-boycott law after allegations concerning its international facilities and dealings connected with the Arab League boycott.
1975
Hemofil withdrawal after hepatitis association
Baxter and Travenol withdrew the clotting-factor product Hemofil after it was associated with an outbreak of hepatitis B.